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tom_simes
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9th Aug 06 at 14:42   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My corsa is just coming up to 40k since the new engine was fitted, so its time for the cambelt to be changed.

I am going to get the waterpump done at the same time, so does it make sense to get all the pulleys and tensioners changed too?

And lastly, how much do you guys think it will be, from Vauxhall or an independent? I am going to ring up in a few minutes, but just so I have a rough idea.

By the way, its an X16XE.
Alex16v
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9th Aug 06 at 14:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I had mine done with the water pump aswell when i bought my car, X14XE, and that cost £200.

Also that was independant.

[Edited on 09-08-2006 by Alex16v]
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9th Aug 06 at 15:14   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Both vauxhall and local garage said waterpump doesn't need doing unless its leaking, but I will get it done anyway I think.

Bothquotes include timing belt kit, labour, waterpump and VAT:

Vauxhall: £285
Local: £180
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9th Aug 06 at 15:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
£185 is a fair frice. unsure they use genuine gm parts though
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9th Aug 06 at 15:18   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They told me a cambelt kit is around £70, that sound fair price, remembering they get it for trade? I know these guys don't make much, if any profit on parts.
Warren G
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9th Aug 06 at 17:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
you will find after 40k the waterpumps bearing become tight anyway, so best to change, the weak point on the ecotecs timing gear is the rollers, so best to change every thing (cambelt kit + waterpump)
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15th Aug 06 at 18:05   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Everything was changed today, cambelt including rollers, and waterpump, with the total bill being £177.
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15th Aug 06 at 18:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i bought my stuff for £110 i think it was, my dad fitted it for me while i was at work..

 
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